How to choose a chest of drawers

A chest of drawers is difficult to classify as an essential piece of furniture, but it is still truly universal. It can be used as a TV stand, a linen closet, a changing table or a cabinet for storing children's things.

How to choose a good chest of drawers: selection criteria

Today there are a large number of models of this furniture on the market. Before purchasing, the first thing you need to do is determine the most important selection criteria for yourself.

Material of manufacture

Dressers are made from various materials.

• Considered the most environmentally friendly and durable solid wood furniture, its only drawback is its high cost.

• The most widely used models at present are from MDF and chipboard. The last option is the most budget-friendly, but the least environmentally friendly, since toxic glue that releases formaldehyde is used for its production.

• Meet chests of drawers made of plastic and glass.

Despite their harmfulness, products made from chipboard are most widespread.

Number of storage places

Traditional chests of drawers with standard four drawers are being replaced by modern models that combine drawers with hinged doors, often made of glass. Manufacturers are also replacing conventional long drawers with more compact ones for storing small items.

Build quality

Poor build quality can ruin the entire appearance of the furniture. Before purchasing, you should pay attention to the following points:

• absence of gaps and cracks between parts;
• the use of high-quality fittings and guides, preferably equipped with closers;
• no extraneous noise when pulling out drawers;
• rear wall thickness is at least 5–6 mm;
• absence of chips, cracks or other damage to the facade.

Please inspect the product carefully before purchasing.

Color and style

The chest of drawers, of course, must fit into the interior of the room in which it will be located. The easiest way is to purchase it complete with the main bedroom furniture, but if this is not possible, it is important to make the right choice that is in harmony with the rest of the furniture in the room.

ATTENTION!

Light-colored furniture will make the room visually lighter, while dark-colored furniture, on the contrary, will create a heavier interior.

It would be appropriate to “dilute” a set of dark furniture with a white chest of drawers. It will also fit perfectly into a small room, such as a children's room.

Let's look at the features of the most popular styles:

• to furniture in classic style choose a chest of drawers made of natural wood;

• baroque style requires the use of monograms of fancy shapes, gilding and similar attributes;

• modern and hi-tech allows furniture made of plastic, soft curved lines and a minimum amount of fittings.

It is important that the style of the chest of drawers matches the overall style direction of the room.

Dimensions

Before purchasing a chest of drawers, you should decide on its further location. Carefully measure the space so that the drawers slide out freely and do not block the passage.

ATTENTION!

In rooms with low ceilings, it is more advisable to install squat chests of drawers so as not to visually lower the ceiling.

The optimal height is 120 cm, depth 50 cm. The length can be different, depending on the configuration of the drawers. Long models are appropriate to install only in spacious rooms; in standard ones they will clutter the room.

The number of furniture options presented in stores allows you to choose a chest of drawers to suit every taste and in any price category, taking into account the color scheme, the style of the room and the dimensions of the product. Or you can make it to order according to your sizes, taking into account all your wishes.